India cannot put the entire blame on the global environment for its poor export performance because while its share in global exports is falling, those of Bangladesh, Vietnam and China are still rising

Agribusiness (including agriculture) accounts for almost one third of South Asia’s GDP and has the potential to almost double over the next fifteen years (reaching US$1.5 trillion by 2030). This increase

South Asia is in the midst of a demographic transition. For the next three decades, the growth of the region’s working age population will far outpace the growth of dependents. Close to one million individuals

Sri Lanka has made encouraging progress in reducing poverty to below 7 percent of the population, but pockets of severe poverty remain and future prosperity will depend on addressing chronic revenue shortfalls

This study presents a discussion on the current energy and power situation of Bangladesh, and examines the causal relationship between foreign direct investment (FDI) in the energy and power sector and

India will push for increased access of energy companies in Bhutan during the forthcoming visit of the external affairs minister to Bhutan next week.
The move is aimed at countering China that of late has increased its presence in the neighbouring country. Several Indian companies are already present in Bhutan undertaking feasibility studies for Hydel power projects. India is also concerned that presence of Chinese companies especially in the power sector could increase the prospects of such entities making backdoor entry into India's critical infra sector.